An Important note from the chair Formal Crawley Interfaith Network (CIFN) began in June 2005. An Interfaith group had been in existence in Crawley since the mid 1980s. CIFN has a Board of trustees. Currently there are seven trustees representing Christians, Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs. We are seeking representation of Buddhism and Judaism which are currently not represented. It is supremely important to us that the board has a balanced representation of all Faiths in Crawley. Please contact us if you would like to represent your faith. The trustees determine the policies and priorities and direct and manage the work of CIFN. The Network also has an Events Sub Committee that organises events and activities. This subcommittee is an integral part of the CIFN Development Committee that is primarily led by the trustees. The operational matters are a shared responsibility of us all as a Network. Our development worker is a key member of the development committee as well as of the operational team. Please help us to make the Network more effective. CIFN holds four Network meetings each year where developments of the past quarter are shared with the members. Each meeting ends with a speaker or presentation from one of our faith groups. Everyone welcome. Please join us. We need you to make a difference in Crawley (See our Aims and Objectives). Crawley Borough Council (CBC,) as part of its responsibility for community Cohesion, has (through a service level agreement with CIFN), kindly provided funds for the employment of a development worker for two years. We are grateful to the CBC for its farsightedness. Our Aims ( a - c below) and objectives (1- 6 below) a) To encourage an atmosphere of goodwill and peace between different faith communities. b) To promote and reflect on common beliefs as well as acknowledge differences and celebrate diversity.  c) To help create understanding and respect between faith groups. 1. To celebrate cultural diversity and promote unity 1. To celebrate cultural diversity and promote unity 2. To work towards creating common ground 3. To provide a means for everyone to be involved in multi faith activities 4. To be an initial contact point whenever there is a need for consultation or assistance on multi faith issues 5. To arrange annual/regular activities which are religious, cultural and social gatherings, in order to foster understanding and learn from differences 6. To create dialogue to support bridge building amongst faith and secular communities in Crawley

CIFN Events Please attend these events (and bring a few friends with you) and show that INTER-FAITH really matters to you! Saturday 27^th March @ 7.00pm @ The Civic Hall, Crawley CIFN Network Meeting ‘Guru Nanak’s Vision for Humanity’ by Dr Mohindar M Singh Galowalia Everyone welcome **************** Saturday 3^rd April @ 9.00pm @ St Albans Church, Crawley, ‘Easter Vigil’ led by Rev Doris Staniford Everyone welcome ***************** Wednesday 16^th June @ 7pm CIFN Network meeting, venue and details to be confirmed. Everyone Welcome ***************** Sunday 20^th June – Faiths in Sussex meeting @ Worth Abbey ‘marriage and the Family’ Everyone welcome ***************** Saturday 10^th July – ‘Faith Walk’ starting @ 9:30am A walk to different places of worship in Crawley, details to be confirmed. Everyone welcome ***************** The CIFN will be participating in the two following events which are of special significance: Sunday 16^th May @ 12:30pm Religious procession from the old Hindu Temple in Spencers Road to the new Hindu Temple in Ifield Everyone welcome, contact Ashwin Soni for details ashel@hotmail.co.uk or 07833252551 Friday 21^st May @ 1-3pm @ The New Hindu Temple, Ifield Religious ceremony to inaugurate the New Hindu Temple. Everyone Welcome, contact Ashwin Soni for details ashel@hotmail.co.uk or 7833252551

Other Events of Interest Saturday 24^th April @1pm@The Peace Garden, Denne Road Cemetary, Horsham. Family and Social Meeting with Picnic – Horsham Inter Faith Forum, Contact Tim Firth for details 01403 790038 ********************* Saturday 22^nd May @10am @St Johns Church, Horsham Sharing our faith Journeys – Horsham Inter Faith Forum Contact Tim Firth for details 01403 790038 ********** Sunday 28^th March @ 2:30pm @Furnace Green Community Centre, Crawley Talk on ‘The Second Coming of Jesus’ – arranged by Ahmadiya Muslim Group –Contact Ahsan Ahmedi for confirmation Mob:07888669338 / ahsanahmedi@aol.com *********** Saturday 29^th April @ 6:30 – 9:30pm@Civic Hall, Crawley ‘Hiding Divya’ film screening– WOMEN ONLY - The film looks at tackling the taboo of mental illness in the South Asian community. Contact Humera Mirza for details 07966 620 165 or humera.mirza@crawley.gov.uk ************************ Thursday 3rd June Women’s forum networking lunch- An informal way to meet service providers from across West Sussex – WOMEN ONLY. Contact Humera Mirza on 01293 438709 or humera.mirza@crawley.gov.uk ************************* Crawley Mela – Saturday 31^st July and Sunday 1^st August ************************* Forest Row Innerfaith Ministers Universal Spiritual Gatherings Tuesday March 30^th @ 8.00-9.00pm  @ Reading Room, Forest Row Community Centre, Hartfield Road Thursday May 27^th @ 8.00pm Garden Room, Forest Row Community  Centre, Hartfield Road Friday July 9^th @ 6.00-7.30pm @ Brambletye Park, Forest Row Contact Elizabeth Riminton for details 01825 740084 *****************************